Little facts
Bamboo as a textile has been available for 1000's of years
Bamboo is a grass
Bedding made using bamboo was first seen through mass market chains in February of 2006 in America
Similar process to viscose or rayon manufacture. Invented by Samuel J Courtauld in 1906
Cotton as 5% the worlds crops contribute 25% the worlds pesticides
Cotton is one of the biggest users of water in areas of the world where there is a growing water shortage.
Bamboo fibre resembles cotton in its unspun form, a puffball of light and airy fibres
Baby features - Baby benefits
Soft silk like touch - increased comfort
60% more water absorbent (hydroscopic) - gets baby dry faster
2° warmer in winter
2°cooler in summer for constant comfort
adapting to babies body temperature
more breathable (hollow fibres)
wicking properties, draws moisture away from baby - increased comfort
naturally antibacterial - healthier sleep/wash environment
30% less susceptible to odours - even more beautiful smelling baby!
NB: % comparisons ref bamboo vs cotton
Planet features - Planet benefits
Very renewable resource
pesticide-free, organically grown
little to no water to grow
plantation inhales CO² and exhales O² into the atmosphere
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